Wordle #1,781 Answer
May 5, 2026 · Tuesday
The answer to Wordle #1,781 was
LATCH
LATCH: To close or lock as if with a latch.
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Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.
How difficult was it for the solver?
In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,781 scores 57/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).
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Possible answers after CRANE
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Possible answers after SLATE
288
Possible answers after ADIEU
7
Words in the _ATCH family
3
Guesses in the solver replay
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Solver replay
One route our solver takes from its usual opening word to LATCH.
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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.
Common questions
- What was the Wordle answer for May 5, 2026?
- The Wordle answer for May 5, 2026 (puzzle #1781) was LATCH.
- What does LATCH mean?
- LATCH: To close or lock as if with a latch.
- Why was Wordle #1781 tricky?
- LATCH is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.